Do not use if you are pregnant. If you become pregnant, stop taking this medicine and tell your doctor right away. Tarka can cause injury or death to the unborn baby if you take the medicine during your second or third trimester.

Trandolapril and verapamil can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while you are using trandolapril and verapamil.

How should I take Tarka?

Follow all directions on your prescription label. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results. Do not take Tarka in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.

Tarka works best if you take it with food.

Your blood pressure will need to be checked often.

Call your doctor if you have ongoing vomiting or diarrhea, or if you are sweating more than usual. You can easily become dehydrated while taking Tarka. This can lead to very low blood pressure, electrolyte disorders, or kidney failure.

If you need surgery, tell the surgeon ahead of time that you are using Tarka. You may need to stop using the medicine for a short time.

Keep using this medicine as directed, even if you feel well. High blood pressure often has no symptoms. You may need to use blood pressure medication for the rest of your life.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

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What other drugs will affect Tarka?

Many drugs can interact with Tarka. Not all possible interactions are listed here.

Some drugs can raise or lower your blood levels of trandolapril or verapamil, which may cause side effects or make these medicines less effective. Tarka can also affect blood levels of certain other drugs, making them less effective or increasing side effects.

TELL YOUR DOCTOR ABOUT ALL OTHER MEDICINES YOU USE, and any you start or stop using, especially:

This list is not complete and many other drugs can interact with Tarka. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Give a list of all your medicines to any healthcare provider who treats you.

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